Effect of psyllium husk on low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery—a pilot prospective cohort study
Psyllium husk appears to clinically significantly improve both bowel dysfunction and QoL in rectal cancer patients suffering from LARS. This study highlights the need for further systematic research, and provides a strong basis for a well-designed RCT.
Authors
- Giedrius Laužikas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7897-5457)
- Nata Avaliani
- Airazat М. Kazaryan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9960-0820)
- Johannes Schultz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9427-2087)
- Silje Holte
- Geir Hoff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0118-6818)
- Keson Jaioun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7527-3487)
Institutions
- Sechenov University (RU)
- University of Oslo (NO)
- Akershus University Hospital (NO)
- Telemark Hospital (NO)
- Østfold Hospital Trust (NO)
- Yerevan State Medical University (AM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1686486
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.81